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Replacing Metal Detectors With Brain Scans

Posted by kdawson on from the what-is-it-you-intend dept.

Zordak writes "CNN has up a story about several Israeli firms that want to replace metal detectors at airports with biometric readings. For example, with funding from TSA and DHS, 'WeCU ([creepily] pronounced "We See You") Technologies, employs a combination of infra-red technology, remote sensors and imagers, and flashing of subliminal images, such as a photo of Osama bin Laden. Developers say the combination of these technologies can detect a person's reaction to certain stimuli by reading body temperature, heart rate and respiration — signals a terrorist unwittingly emits before he plans to commit an attack.' Sensors may be embedded in the carpet, seats, and check-in screens. The stated goal is to read a passenger's 'intention' in a manner that is 'more fair, more effective and less expensive' than traditional profiling. But not to worry! WeCU's CEO says, 'We don't want you to feel that you are being interrogated.' And you may get through security in 20 to 30 seconds."

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  1. Brain scans? by jcr · · Score: 5, Informative

    TFA doesn't say anything about brain scans What's up with that headline?

    -jcr

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    1. Re:Brain scans? by LockeOnLogic · · Score: 3, Informative

      My guess is submitter was trying to make the case that reading emotion states is some sort of mind reading which is some sort of 'brain scan'. Yeah, I don't buy it either.

  2. Re:The article states: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    Evidence suggests you are wrong.

    As demonstrated in the scientific documentary "Shaolin verses Ninja" (aka Heroes of the East), Kung Fu > Ninjas.

  3. Re:What if your pissed because of a family call... by WhatAmIDoingHere · · Score: 2, Informative

    The awesome thing is that every single study done on subliminal messages has shown that it's bullshit.

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  4. Re:cuz nobody has EVER been able to fool that by raistlinwolf · · Score: 2, Informative

    While she may not be very bright (understatement anyone?) you have to admit that you would hit that.

    I'd be thinking about Tina Fey though..